Thursday was a day of both group and individual hikes. This is the view from the top of the Hoodoos hike about an hour and a half in length, first meeting in the parking lot  and going as a group  Center field across valley was where we were on Tuesday  Hiking group finally at top of hoodoos, our guide Bruce, one in shorts and with hiking poles Could be a bonsai in a Japanese garden…love the shadows and silhouette. Stark conditions and yet  trees still surviving  Hoodoos carved by wind and rain Finally at the top Shows perspective of the drop Very sandy path and arid setting Looking down the valley.... One last look before the hike back Frost covered grass

 Looking down the Columbia valley Note the logging truck.

Taking off on my own drove down main highway near Canal Flats and then about 20 kms up and down a twisty mountain road, It is also used for logging trucks which have priority aka side spots to pull over  When I reached the provincial park camp ground, did a 2 hr hike on my own with a packed lunch. These shots are taken about 3 PM. Sun reflected off crystalline lake Moss covered logs...almost expect hobbits to emerge or an opening to Narnia

Trail signs obviously put up a number of years ago Red and green holly leaves a contrast to the other browns Love the blue of the lake which is just starting to freeze over

By this time, ready for some relaxation and drove back down the road several kms to Lussier Hot springs, a series of natural hot pools, and the temperature goes from hot to cool as moves towards river Walk down to hot pool can be quite slippery at times so having a ski pole is helpful Water rushing between pools getting cooler as heads towards river  Cooling off in the upper pool,  a welcome after a day of hiking.

Following day slower pace and out on bike after trying a yoga class. Stop for a coffee and cinnamon bun during afternoon ride.

Much new development in this area...a golf course and new condos (aka the crane) where once was a pasture of ponies and llamas